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J8 XMK

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 XMK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,857 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sightly low on outer shoulder

Fail 18 Oct 2022 75,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

DPF hose excessively deteriorated/damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sightly low on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,605 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 50,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 42,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 42,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,749 miles

Check injection warning light on

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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J8 XMK is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 XMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J8 XMK registered?

J8 XMK is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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